Aave, the world’s largest decentralized lending protocol, is preparing to streamline its multi-chain footprint by retiring six blockchain deployments and dozens of underutilized asset markets. The proposal, currently under governance review, is part of a broader effort to cut operating costs, reduce risk, and focus resources on networks with stronger user activity. If approved by…
I’ve recently introduced a few friends to the power of a great robot vacuum. One of my friends calls hers a marriage saver, while the other was both thrilled and horrified by how many stains the vacuum’s AI found on her floors. Personally, my robot vacuums keep me from wanting to set the litter box…
Key Takeaways Grayscale says 3,000+ onchain vaults hold $7B, positioning them as crypto’s next TradFi product. Ethereum, Base, and Solana vaults could pressure the $1.5T CLO market with cheaper, transparent rails. Grayscale says adoption hinges on US rules as 57 curators manage 79% in stablecoin strategies. Grayscale Tracks $7B in Vaults as Wall Street Eyes…
The largest tokenized securities platform cleared its SEC probe, secured FINRA authorization, and put BlackRock’s IVV onchain. Now it is shopping for a target worth up to half a billion dollars while the market it helped build outgrows it. Summary Ondo Finance is exploring an acquisition valued between $250 million and $500 million to expand…
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) reported an $8.22 billion net loss for the second quarter of 2026 after a decline in Bitcoin prices sharply reduced the reported value of its digital asset holdings under fair-value accounting rules. The results highlight how closely the company’s financial performance is now tied to cryptocurrency market movements, even as management continues…
Rivian spinoff Also will finally start delivering its first e-bikes to customers next week, after months of delays related to unspecified supply chain issues. The company told TechCrunch on Friday that the Launch Edition of its TM-B e-bike, which retails for $4,500, has started shipping from its manufacturer to its warehouse in the U.S. Also…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For years, the dominant story of Philippine e-commerce was simple: millions of shoppers logging onto Shopee and Lazada to buy everything from electronics to household goods. But a shift is reshaping digital commerce across the…
Meta says artificial intelligence is beginning to shorten the distance between a product idea and a working application. During the company’s latest earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said AI is accelerating software development across Meta and could allow its engineers to create and test more consumer apps. He cited several recent launches, although the company…
Key Takeaways Cash and 25,000 USDT allegedly funded murder-for-hire payments. Complaint alleges $750,000 was converted into cryptocurrency. Federal probe also describes suspected money laundering and BSA violations. Prosecutors Allege Crypto Payments Completed Murder-for-Hire Scheme The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of the Moneyflip CEO over an alleged murder-for-hire plot on July 30….
Pump.fun reportedly dismissed employees shortly before their PUMP token grants were scheduled to vest, leaving at least one former worker without an allocation now valued at seven figures. Summary Employees were reportedly dismissed weeks before 25% of their PUMP grants vested. One former employee allegedly lost a token allocation now worth seven figures. Separate claims…
